Data Scientist

Data ScientistPittsburgh, Pennsylvania, United StatesApply Company Description Air is the leader in Enterprise Readiness. Our mission is to establish readiness as a real-time condition that is continuously achieved. Today, a dangerous Readiness Gap exists between what the front line needs and what is delivered. Our AI-native platform, Air Enterprise Readiness, aligns development, production, delivery, and sustainment into one coordinated execution system for government agencies and industrial suppliers. By revealing true capacity, exposing real constraints, coordinating resources, and executing at the speed of operational demands, the front line gets what it needs to succeed. Job Description We are seeking an inquisitive data scientist to join our team and work with our various datasets to find connections, knowledge, and potential issues in order to help our government clients make more informed decisions.  Your role on the Data Science team will be primarily focused on our large datasets, and you will design and implement scalable statistical systems based on your analysis. You will have the opportunity to expand and grow data-driven research across Air, and lead new areas to apply advanced analytics to drive business results. As part of our team, you must be a data nerd with a strong understanding of the various fundamentals of data science and analysis and know how to bring data to life.   In order to do this job well, you must be a highly organized problem-solver and possess excellent oral and written communication skills. You are independent, driven, and motivated to jump in and roll up your sleeves to get the job done. You lead by influence and motivation. You have a passion for great work and nothing less than your best will do. You share our intolerance of mediocrity. You’re uber-smart, challenged by figuring things out and producing simple solutions to complex problems. Knowing there are always multiple answers to a problem, you know how to engage in a constructive dialogue to find the best path forward. You’re scrappy. We like scrappy. We need a creative, out-of-the-box thinker who shares our passion and obsession with quality.    This role is a full-time position located out of our office in Pittsburgh, PA.    This role may require up to 25% travel. Scope of Responsibilities Design experiments, test hypotheses, and build models for advanced data analysis and complex algorithms Apply advanced statistical and predictive modeling techniques to build, maintain, and improve multiple real-time decision systems  Make strategic recommendations on data collection, integration, and retention requirements, incorporating business requirements and knowledge of data industry best practices  Model and frame business scenarios that are meaningful and which impact critical processes and decisions; transform, standardize, and integrate datasets for client use cases Convert custom, complex and manual client data analysis tasks into repeatable, configurable processes for consistent and scalable use within the Air SaaS platform Optimize processes for maximum speed, performance, and accuracy; craft clean, testable, and maintainable code Partner with internal Air business analysts and external client teams to seek out the best solutions regarding data-driven problem-solving Participate in end-to-end software development, on an agile team in a scrum process, collaborating closely with fellow software, machine learning, data, and QA engineers Qualifications U.S. Citizenship is required Required Skills:  Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Computer Engineering, Mathematics, Statistics, or a related field; Master’s or PhD preferred Minimum 3 years of hands-on data science experience Minimum 3 years of experience deriving key insights and KPIs for external and internal customers Regular development experience in Python Prior hands-on experience working with data-driven analytics  Proven ability to develop solutions to loosely...